DT Swiss Torx Black T-Handle Nipple Wrench for Squorx Nipples Spline One

With this tool I built my first wheel ever. The nipples provided with the rim by DT Swiss require a unique tool and I was slightly disappointed. The actual use is very convenient. Screwing the nipples to the spokes was effortless. In my view they should have supplied the tool along with the nipples (perhaps at a discounted rate) and not sell me another tool that I may never use again.;

Worked fine for my wheel build. Annoying that DT Swiss has their own nipple wrench. Just another tool to add to the collection. If you have any grease or anything on your hands the handle is pretty slippery. Worked fine when trying to feed the nipples through the wheel to catch the spokes. Held the nipple and washer well.;

I have only built 2 wheels but this tool sure made my build simple. If you’re stringing black spokes and nipples I’m not sure how you could keep from damaging the black paint with a standard wrench. This tool grabs the splined head of the nipple from the outside. I found using this tool that micro adjustments were necessary during the end of tuning. A positive contact to the head made this simple. However if you’re 10-12 turns in and you find the nipple tight be sure to get a good grip on that nipple or you will spin the head off aluminum nipples. I had to order 16 more spokes to replace 3 nipples I stripped before fully tuned. Yes I had to cut the spokes to replace the nipple no backing it out. I only broke 3 nipple heads on 64 spokes. Not too bad for a rookie but still a hassle to break my rhythm and progress in the process.;

Excellent!!!;

If your wheel has torx spoke nipples (several of mine do) then this tool is great.;